Greek Pork Souvlaki Kebabs
Greek Pork Souvlaki Kebabs
Treat your taste buds to these classic pork souvlaki kabobs, marinated in a delicious lemon and garlic. Grill the kabobs until they’re tender and juicy and serve with basmati rice and an enticing homemade yogurt-cucumber sauce.
Ingredients
FOR THE PORK KABOBS
- 2 pounds pork loin, cut into 1” cubes
FOR THE MARINADE
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- < zest and juice of 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 small yellow onion, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons dry oregano
- < salt and pepper to taste
FOR THE YOGURT-CUCUMBER SAUCE
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- < zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cucumber, seeded and grated
- < salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1
Preheat grill to 375°F.
2
Combine olive oil, lemon zest and juice, vinegar, garlic, onion, oregano, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add pork and mix until it is coated on all sides. Marinate for 1 hour to overnight.
3
Evenly thread pork cubes onto 4 metal skewers.
4
Place skewers on grill. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and is golden brown.
5
Combine yogurt, lemon zest and juice, dill, cucumber, salt and pepper.
6
Serve your grilled pork kabobs over basmati rice with a side of yogurt-cucumber sauce.
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